Coogee beach nestles among sandstone headlands and it is protected from the heavy waves, coming from the Wedding Cake Island. Coogee reef is located at the southern end of the beach, next to the surf club.
Surfers can explore the waves with swell sizes from 5 ft-6 ft (1.5 m-2 m) to 8 ft (2.5 m). The best tide movement is rising and falling tides. The site is appropriate for experienced surfers.
Offshore winds blow from the west and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. In summer the wind blows offshore at 11%, in autumn the wind blows at 30%, in winter at 44% and in spring at 18%. Coogee reef does not break often, but it breaks well when there is a groundswell of 8 ft/2.5 m.
Last but not least, stroll along the beachfront and enjoy the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Wedding Cake Island. Watch out for rocks.
Sango Sands, located on the Northern side of Highlands, forms together with other spots one of the most attractive destinations for Surfing and other activities. If you want rough waters and spectacular nature, just try this place.
False Bay is a body of water characterized by Cape Hangklip and Cape Peninsula, located in the southwest of South Africa. The bay is 30 km/18.7 mi wide, offering a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and wet, damp winters. The east and western shores of the bay are rocky and mountainous with visible peaks rising from the waters, while the northern side comprises a long, curving beach.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community that belongs to the municipality of Mafra, situated on the western coast of Portugal. The resort is a popular destination to many surfers, since the area hosts more than 40 beaches with excellent surfing conditions.
Gunzenhausen is a town in the Weissenburg-Gunzenhausen district, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the river Altmühl, at 19 km/12 mi in the northwest of Weißenburg in Bavaria and at 45 km/28 mi in the southwest of Nuremberg. Gunzenhausen is a nationally recognized recreation area, hosting Altmühlsee, a lake, situated in the beautiful broad valley of the Altmühl, which is one of the biggest national parks in Germany.
Narrabeen is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 23 km/14 mi north-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District).
Boca de Pascuales is situated in the western Mexico, on Mexico's central Pacific Ocean coast. It belongs to the municipality of Tecoman in the Mexican state of Colima. Tecoman and Manzanillo are the two main cities of Colima's state. Tecoman is known as the "World's Lime Capital" and Manzanillo as the "Sailfish Capital of the World".
Warriewood is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). The headlands on either side of the beach provide a good shelter from the wind.
Bronte is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 8 km/4 mi east of Sydney's CBD (central business district).
Cronulla is a beach-side suburb in southern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Cronulla lies on a peninsula, between Botany Bay to the north and Port Hacking to the south. Cronulla is a popular tourist location and attracts many beach enthusiasts.
Cronulla is a beach-side suburb in southern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Cronulla lies on a peninsula, between Botany Bay on the north and Port Hacking on the south. Cronulla is a popular tourist location and attracts many beach enthusiasts.
Balmoral is an urban locality in the suburb of Mosman, at about 8 km/5 mi in the north-east of Sydney's CBD. Balmoral Beach lies on the northern side of Sydney Harbor and provides with a number of local facilities, restaurants and cafes. It also offers a plethora of activities, such as surfing, sailing, diving and snorkeling.
Bare Island is a small island, at about 16 km/9 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Bare Island is on the north side of Botany Bay and it is connected with a wooden bridge to the suburb of La Perouse. It is famous not only from the movie Mission Impossible II, but also from the number of dives that offers in the one site.
Bondi beach is the widest and most famous beach in the Sydney region. It is located in the suburb of Bondi, at just 7 km/4 mi from the center of Sydney. This spot is a combination of great surf with good food and idyllic atmosphere.
Now in its 11th month of global tour and after visiting already 7 venues across 3 continents, the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series™ will drop curtain – or sails, if you prefer – in one of the world's biggest and of exquisite beauty natural harbours, in Sydney, Australia.
